Milwaukee County Zoo
Visit on your scheduleThrough Oct 31, 2026: daily 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Nov 1–Dec 31, 2026: weekdays 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.; weekends 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Admission closes 45 minutes before closing. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Milwaukee County Zoo10001 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI 53226 · 6.6 mi approx. from MilwaukeeDirections
All ages; children two and under are free
PaidAdmission charged (Milwaukee County resident and non-resident rates; lower online). 2026 Family Free Days: Nov 7 and Dec 5. Parking paid by license plate; stroller rental $12.50 plus tax, wagon $15.50 plus tax.
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About this adventure
A large county-run zoo on Milwaukee's west side where families can walk among animal buildings and outdoor habitats, including the Aquatic & Reptile Center and the Dairy Complex. Café 1892 is open daily year-round and families may bring their own food and non-alcoholic drinks (no glass). Strollers and wagons can be rented on site, and nursing suites are in the U.S. Bank Gathering Place, Dairy Complex and Aquatic & Reptile Center. Rides and activities operate Memorial Day through Labor Day only, and which animals are outdoors varies with the weather. Buying admission online is cheaper than at the gate and lets ticketed guests go straight in.
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